Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
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In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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‘Giving trees’ in Maine reflect heightened need for household essentials
Organizers of donation drives say they’ve seen more requests than usual for food and basic supplies this holiday season.
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Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.
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What does your CMP bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
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What does your Versant bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
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Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.